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S956Senate2015-2016 Session

Prohibits littering on state park lands

Sponsor José M. SerranoSD-29+3 co-sponsorsAffects Environment & Energy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
José M. Serrano

Senator · Senate District 29

History

  1. Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.70
  7. Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 62–0
Show 3 earlier actions
  1. Ordered to third reading cal.846
  2. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  3. Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S956

Title of bill

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to prohibiting littering on state park lands

Purpose

To create a greater deterrent to littering in State Parks and Historic Sites.

Summary of specific provisions

-Codifies Selection 375.1 of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Codes, Rules and Regulations by prohibiting the throwing of refuse on park lands.

-Makes appropriate exemptions for the reasonable use of ashes, sand, salt or other material for the purpose of reducing the hazard of, or providing traction on snow, ice or sleet.

-Creates strict punishments for the act of littering in State Parks or Historic Sites, including a fine not to exceed $750 and/or community service at a State Park.

Justification

New York's State Parks are among the most magnificent in the Nation. By enacting stringent policies to protect our parks, we will deter littering and ensure our park staff spends less time picking up trash and more time maintaining and beautifying parks in other ways. Moreover, in the event that someone does litter, a punishment of community service in that park will help in the upkeep of the park.

Prior legislative history

2013-2014: S3014- Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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